{"product_id":"singer-buttonholer-eyelet-template-part-161231-vintage-original","title":"Singer Buttonholer Eyelet Template – Part #161231 | Vintage Original","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd eyelet buttonholes to your vintage Singer buttonholer setup with this genuine original Singer eyelet template, part #161231. Machined from metal to Singer's original specifications, this template snaps flush over the gear-spoked spindle of your buttonholer attachment and produces clean, consistent circular reinforced holes — perfect for belts, heirloom infant clothing, and period-accurate sewing projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rare find in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger Buttonholer #160506\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger Buttonholer #160743\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger Buttonholer #489500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger Buttonholer #489510\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with both low shank and slant shank Singer machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e with Singer “Professional” buttonholers — those require a significantly longer template.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger (Simanco) part #161231 (Simanco = Singer Manufacturing Company)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Eyelet template (cam)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation: Snaps flush over the gear-spoked spindle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsert the template into your buttonholer attachment, stitch the eyelet, then manually cut the center hole using a punch or small scissors. For a professional finish, stitch three times on Wide (W) setting, change thread color, and stitch three more times on Narrow (N).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine original Singer part in excellent condition. Natural patina consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CMSS","offers":[{"title":"No Box","offer_id":42643876380770,"sku":"VO587","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Original Box","offer_id":42643876413538,"sku":"VO1811","price":62.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/4681\/files\/IMG_9936-Photoroom.jpg?v=1762527148","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagesingerparts.com\/en-au\/products\/singer-buttonholer-eyelet-template-part-161231-vintage-original","provider":"Central Michigan Sewing Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}